Hamilton's affair with Maria Reynolds caused a scandal from "summary" of Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
The revelation of Alexander Hamilton's affair with Maria Reynolds set off a scandal that would haunt him for the rest of his life. The affair was a betrayal of his wife Eliza and a stain on his reputation as a founding father of the United States. Hamilton was already a controversial figure, known for his fiery temper and sharp tongue, but this scandal would take his reputation to new lows. Maria Reynolds was married to James Reynolds, a known con artist who had been involved in various schemes to defraud the government. When Maria approached Hamilton for help with financial troubles, he saw an opportunity to assist a woman in need. However, their relationship quickly turned romantic, and the affair began. The affair was not just a personal failing for Hamilton; it also had political implications. James Reynolds used his knowledge of the affair to blackmail Hamilton, threatening to expose it to the public un...
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